Femme Forte (The Patriot) Femme Forte (The Patriot) Issue #11 | Page 11

7) What message do you have for the nation for Independence Day?

The message that I have is for the people of Trinidad and Tobago to be proud of their country to which they belong and stop the violence. Because the violence is bringing down the country and our culture. The influences being placed out there are not appropriate for our generation we need to have better examples if we are to make correct decisions. My message is for adults to start doing the right things and singing the right songs, creating more positive music, and positive influences..

5) Whom do you truly admire that represents what Trinidad and Tobago is about.

The person that I admire is Eintou Springer. She represents the diversity and strength of the people of Trinidad and Tobago, through her work she empowers the people of Trinidad and Tobago. She has thought me so much about who I am as a young Afro Trinbagonian.

6) What historical facts do you know about Trinidad and Tobago.

1. Trinidad and Tobago is the home of a diverse people

2. The first people of Trinidad and Tobago were the Caribs and the Arawaks

3. We came from a nation of enslaved persons that came to Trinidad and Tobago to work without pay

4. The Indians were indentured labourers who came to Trinidad on ships such as the Fatel Razack